SO EP:640 Bigfoot In The Fire

What happens when curiosity becomes obsession—and the wild starts watching back?In this episode, we journey deep into the heart of cryptozoological mystery, where strange creatures aren’t the only things lurking in the dark. From remote mountain ranges to disaster zones veiled in smoke and secrecy, we follow the breadcrumbs left by researchers, explorers, and locals who claim to have seen the impossible—and sometimes paid the price for speaking out.You’ll hear accounts that defy easy explanation: humanoid figures glimpsed in fog-draped valleys, fieldwork that ends in silence and blood, and eerie patterns of vanishing evidence. As the line blurs between folklore and field science, one question echoes through every story: what aren’t we supposed to find out? This isn’t just a tour of cryptid lore—it’s a confrontation with the hidden cost of seeking the truth in places the world forgot. Expect shadowy encounters, vanished research, and the uncomfortable possibility that some legends are protected by more than just disbelief. Because in the world of cryptids, it’s not always the creature you need to fear—it’s what happens after you find it.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

14 Touko 46min

Fred shares two chilling encounters in remote Alaskan locations, one involving Dylan and Christina who, while hiking near a cabin by the Yukon River, experienced unsettling behavior from their dog and witnessed a mysterious black figure. Their encounter drove them to leave Alaska.The second story recounts Brad's experience near the Chis Chino River, where he encountered a small, monkey-like creature and a massive, dark humanoid. These encounters left him deeply unsettled and wary of the Alaskan wilderness. Both stories emphasize the impact of these bizarre experiences on the individuals involved. Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:02 Dylan and Christina's Alaskan Adventure 01:04 Rizzo's Strange Behavior 02:29 Encounter with the Mysterious Creature 17:44 Aftermath and Reflections 20:37 Tribute to Tom and New Story Introduction 21:51 Setting the Scene: Early Year Adventures 22:08 Struggles on the Trail 24:24 Camping Decisions and Nightfall 25:28 Encounter with the Unknown 31:51 The Big Black Figure 34:44 Escape and Aftermath 43:54 Reflecting on the ExperienceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

11 Touko 49min

In this episode, Brian welcomes Chris, a former Marine and Army National Guard member, to discuss his unexpected encounter with Bigfoot in the mountains of North Georgia. Chris describes his initial skepticism, his service history, and the eerie experience during a hunting trip that made him a believer. He also explores the intriguing overlap between Bigfoot sightings and paranormal phenomena, referencing strange lights captured on trail cameras and ghostly encounters from his youth. The episode delves into the broader implications of cryptid research, contrasting it with religious belief and scientific discoveries.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:09 Chris's Journey into Bigfoot 00:58 Military Background and Hunting Experiences 03:55 The Bigfoot Encounter 16:09 Post-Encounter Reflections 22:41 Paranormal Experiences 28:08 Bigfoot Theories and Beliefs 39:03 Concluding ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

9 Touko 42min

Tonight I share  five extraordinary encounters with unexplained forest beings across five decades and thousands of miles of American wilderness, told by witnesses who never met yet describe remarkably similar experiences.Olympic Peninsula, Washington - 1968 & 1973 A fire lookout witnesses a massive bipedal creature investigating a log in the remote Olympics. The witness describes intelligence in the being's eyes and the sensation of being observed. Years later, while hunting, he encounters multiple creatures communicating through wood knocks and territory marking with strategically broken trees.Adirondack Mountains, New York - 1976 & 1988 A biology graduate student conducting acid rain research experiences terrifying vocalizations and heavy bipedal footsteps circling her camp. Twelve years later, while camping with her husband, they both witness the same wood-knocking communication and glimpse a large, hair-covered figure—validating her earlier encounter and challenging her scientific understanding.Ozark Mountains, Arkansas - 1985 & 1997 An experienced hunter describes a creature methodically untying a rope supporting their game—showing dexterity and problem-solving unlike any known wildlife. Despite having a clear shot, he chooses not to fire after recognizing intelligence in the creature's eyes. His second encounter while hunting with his teenage son reveals territorial behavior through wood knocks and stone throwing.Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina - 2002 & 2005 A pastor on a solitary retreat encounters unusual branch arrangements and "offerings." He describes the creatures' apparent response to prayer, adding a spiritual dimension to the encounter. Years later, with his young nephew, they witness coordinated movement around their camp and discover a precisely arranged pile of pinecones topped with a wild strawberry.Humboldt County, California - 2019 & 2022 A wildlife biologist in California's redwood forests provides our most technical account, describing coordinated group behavior, tool use, and possible communication attempts. Her scientific training allows detailed analysis of vocalizations with infrasonic components and footprints suggesting creatures weighing 600-700 pounds moving with bipedal locomotion unlike any known mammal. What makes these accounts compelling is the consistent behavioral patterns described by witnesses separated by thousands of miles and decades: the same wood knocking communication, branch breaking patterns, gift exchanges, and sense of being observed by something intelligent yet non-human.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

7 Touko 50min

Fred narrates two intriguing tales of mysterious encounters in the remote parts of Alaska. The first story revolves around Tom and Joey, brothers who embarked on an adventurous trip to Alaska 18 years ago. They experienced strange sounds and eerie feelings of being watched and surrounded while hiking near Von Frank Mountain.The second story, shared by Judy, describes a hunting trip with elders near the Yukon River 30 years ago. The group experienced unsettling noises, rock-throwings, and an eerie sense of being warned to leave. Both stories highlight the inexplicable occurrences and eerie details of these wilderness encounters.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM00:00 Introduction and Background 00:58 Tom and Joey's Alaskan Adventure Begins 02:11 Exploring the Wilderness 03:02 Strange Noises in the Valley 04:43 The Encounter Intensifies 07:36 The Decision to Retreat 14:23 The Final Escape 16:29 Reflections and Aftermath 17:30 New Story: Yukon River Incident 19:02 Berry Picking Adventure Begins 19:59 A Creepy Feeling in the Air 20:53 First Sighting of the Mysterious Creature 21:34 Tension Rises: The Group Arms Themselves 23:12 Deciding to Continue the Hunt 25:51 Mind Speak: A Warning to Leave 28:42 The Group's Strategic Retreat 36:40 Final Encounter and Escape 38:20 Reflecting on the ExperienceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

4 Touko 45min

Karl from Arizona returns to share more of his fascinating encounters with Sasquatch. From detailed sightings in Northern Arizona in 2014 to unique experiences in Long Island, Chicago, and St. Louis, Karl recounts his adventures, including close encounters, mysterious gifts, and possible telepathic communications. He also gets into the controversial 'woo' aspect of Sasquatch research, discussing bioluminescent eyes, unusual auditory phenomena, and an intense experience with infrasound. Join us as Karl explores the boundaries between the known and the unknown in his quest to understand these elusive creatures.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM00:00 Welcome Back, Karl! 00:12 A Chilling Encounter in Arizona 05:32 The Mysterious Deer Skull 07:00 Bigfoot in Long Island? 09:32 Gifting Experiments Begin 13:21 Unexpected Gifts and Discoveries 14:42 A Frightening Night in the Woods 24:03 Infrasound Encounter 25:15 Audio Anomalies and Sasquatch Encounters 26:58 Exploring Long Island and Paranormal Experiences 28:30 Chicago Forest Preserves and Sasquatch Evidence 30:46 Thermal Hits and Unusual Sightings 36:40 Telepathic Communication and High Strangeness 40:45 Unexplained Encounters in Illinois 42:12 Personal Experiences and Reflections 50:10 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

2 Touko 55min

Tonight, Brian shares the never-before-told story of Thomas, a fur trapper whose life was forever changed after a terrifying encounter with sasquatch in the remote Canadian wilderness during February 1987. This first-hand account challenges everything we think we know about these mysterious creatures. What Mercer experienced reveals them to be intelligent, communicative, and potentially dangerous beings with complex social structures and territorial behaviors. His haunting experience raises profound questions about what these creatures truly are and our responsibility toward them.The story begins as Thomas, a third-generation fur trapper, flies his bush plane to his remote family cabin in the Northwest Territories to begin his winter trapping season. Almost immediately upon arrival, Mercer discovers massive, human-like footprints circling his cabin—nearly 20 inches long with a stride length twice that of a human.Over the following days, Mercer encounters increasingly bizarre evidence: traps carefully disarmed with ritualistic arrangements of objects nearby, complex vocal communications between multiple creatures echoing through the forest, and deliberate attempts to test his cabin's defenses through systematic tapping and probing of the structure.Most chilling of all, the creatures attempt direct communication.First through arrangements of natural objects in geometric patterns, then through mimicked human speech—even speaking Mercer's name and referring to his deceased father. In broken English, they suggest they need an "alliance" against other humans hunting them, hinting at a government or private organization aware of their existence.When Mercer attempts to escape in his plane, he's forced to shoot one of the creatures that charges him from behind. In a moment that has haunted him for decades, the wounded sasquatch looks him in the eye and asks simply, "Why?"In the thirty years since this encounter, Mercer has dedicated his life to sasquatch research, building one of the most comprehensive private databases of encounters in North America.Through his research, he discovered another harrowing account from the Olympic Peninsula, where a logging crew's encounter ended in a gruesome death—evidence that these beings aren't always the gentle forest giants of popular imagination.We should note that this episode contains descriptions of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Discretion is advised.Thomas Mercer, whose name has been changed at his request, was 25 years old during his encounter in 1987. Now in his sixties, he's spent decades researching similar encounters while maintaining his anonymity. This marks the first time he's shared his complete story publicly.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

30 Huhti 1h 3min

In this episode, Fred shares two intense encounters from the Bristol Bay area in Alaska. Kelly's story from the early 1960s recounts a frightening run-in with what her cousin called a 'Harry man' while berry-picking near Lake NCA and Lake Beverly. This vivid narrative details their initial playful adventure turning into a nightmare as they come across the creature hunting a caribou. The second story, from Marty in 1995, describes his and his friend Lewis's eerie experience while on a fishing trip near Mount Tick Chick. After hearing unsettling whoops and strange noises, they are confronted by a large, humanoid figure. Marty's account delves into their attempts to stay safe and their ultimate retreat to their plane. Both stories highlight the mysterious and potentially dangerous presence of unknown beings in the Alaskan wilderness.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM00:00 Greetings from Alaska 00:04 Kelly's Story Begins 00:45 The Picnic and Berry Picking 02:59 A Strange Encounter 05:55 The Harry Man Revealed 11:06 Panic and Escape 13:51 Reuniting at the Beach 18:07 Wrapping Up the Beach Encounter 19:39 Marty's Aviation Adventure Begins 21:15 Fishing Trip Takes a Turn 23:35 First Signs of Trouble 25:05 A Night of Unsettling Encounters 30:11 Deciding to Retreat 36:20 Morning After and Departure 38:03 Final Thoughts and FarewellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

27 Huhti 42min